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HCONRES 49 109th Congress House Education Civics education Civilization Elementary and secondary education Elementary education Europe History Secondary education

Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.

Introduced: February 8, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
Mar 24, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Feb 8, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 8, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is important to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring U.S. polity, culture, and society.

Encourages local school boards, State education officials, and educators to ensure that all young people gain an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization.

What's happening now March 24, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 8, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 49: Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-49/
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"H. Con. Res. 49: Recognizing the importance of Western civilization.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-49/.
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H. Con. Res. 49, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-49/.
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